Cliburn Concerts to Present Daniil Trifonov, J'Nai Bridges & More in 2026-2027 Season

The Cliburn has revealed its the 2026–2027 Cliburn Concerts season, the 49th year of its signature annual recital series. Subscriptions—including choose-your-own packages—are on sale now. Individual tickets for Daniil Trifonov and the All-American Concerto Evening are also available now. Single tickets for the remainder of the season will go on sale May 14, 2026. See below or visit cliburn.org to learn more about the season schedule, ticket pricing, and box office information.

This season Cliburn Concerts invites you to experience joy: the awe of seeing near superhuman virtuosity at the Kimbell Art Museum; a memorable evening spent with friends at Tannahill's Music Hall; a weekend celebration at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth; blissful moments immersed in the sound of the orchestra at Bass Performance Hall. This season we encourage you to seize these moments and indulge in the joy of music.

The 2026–2027 season opens with a celebration of America at 250 with an All-American Concerto Evening at Bass Hall featuring the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and Robert Spano joined by soloists Amaryn Olmeda, Joshua Roman, and Angel Stanislav Wang. Then join us for the triumphant returns of two Cliburn medalists, Yekwon Sunwoo (2017 gold) and Evren Ozel (2025 bronze); a musical journey from Bach to Brazil with harpist Bridget Kibbey; an intimate recital by one of the greatest pianists of our time, Daniil Trifonov; a night of cabaret with soprano Mikaela Bennett; Cliburn Concerts debuts by rising stars, cellist Sterling Elliott and violinist Stella Chen; an enchanting performance of French arias and songs by 2026 GRAMMY winning mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges; a dazzling night of duo piano from 2022 Cliburn Silver Medalist Anna Geniushene and her husband Lukas Geniušas (laureate of both the International Tchaikovsky and Chopin Competitions); and a chance to start the year with good fortune in a celebration of Lunar New Year at the 2027 Cliburn Festival. Experience joy this season at Cliburn Concerts.

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

All-American Concerto Evening

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Robert Spano, conductor
Amaryn Olmeda, violin
Joshua Roman, cello
Angel Stanislav Wang, piano

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Bass Performance Hall
Tickets available separately or as part of the Cliburn at the Kimbell Subscription

Yekwon Sunwoo, piano

2017 Cliburn Gold Medalist

Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Kimbell Art Museum
Cliburn at the Kimbell Subscription

Bridget Kibbey's Bach to Brazil

Bridget Kibbey, harp
Rubén Rengel, violin
Samuel Torres, percussion

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Tannahill's Music Hall
Cliburn Sessions Subscription

Daniil Trifonov, piano

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Kimbell Art Museum
Tickets available as a non-subscription special

Sterling Elliott, cello + Elliot Wuu, piano

Wednesday, January 27, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Kimbell Art Museum
Cliburn at the Kimbell Subscription

A Night of Cabaret with Mikaela Bennett, soprano

Tuesday, February 2, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Tannahill's Music Hall
Cliburn Sessions Subscription

2027 Cliburn Festival: Lunar New Year

Featuring artists-in-residence

Thursday, February 25, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Friday, February 26, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 27, 2027 | 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 28, 2027 | 2:00 PM
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Cliburn Festival Subscription

Evren Ozel, piano

2025 Cliburn Bronze Medalist

Thursday, March 25, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Kimbell Art Museum
Cliburn at the Kimbell Subscription

Anna Geniushene + Lukas Geniušas, piano duo

Wednesday, April 14, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Tannahill's Music Hall
Cliburn Sessions Subscription

J'Nai Bridges, mezzo-soprano

Stella Chen, violin + Gilles Vonsattel, piano